The Osun State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), the All Progressives Congress (APC), and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have clashed over allegations of diversion of local government funds and conflicting interpretations of court judgments on council allocations. Speaking in Osogbo on Sunday, NULGE accused top federal government officials of …
The Federal Government of Nigeria has reassured that the sales of crude oil in Naira initiative will continue, and there will be no disruption in the supply of refined petroleum products across the country. The Federal Government reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring energy security, protecting consumers, and maintaining stability in the domestic petroleum products market. …
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has expressed full solidarity with its affiliate, the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), on the ongoing dispute with the Dangote Refinery over the disengagement of some Nigerian workers. Pinnacle Daily had reported that PENGASSAN directed its members to embark on a nationwide strike, …
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has raised the alarm over the rising wave of artificial intelligence (AI)-driven scams targeting unsuspecting investors with promises of guaranteed profits. It gave the warning in a statement on Sunday, September 28, by its head of external relations, Efe Ebelo. The SEC recalled that platforms such as CBEX, Silverkuun, …
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has unveiled its “One-Stop-Shop” (OSS) initiative, aimed at reducing cargo clearance time to 48 hours in line with global best practices and the Federal Government’s Ease of Doing Business policy. NCS spokesperson Abdullahi Maiwada disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja. READ ALSO: Customs Service Launches Automated …
The Adamawa State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called on prominent politicians who are yet to formalize their membership to register with the party. State Chairman of the ADC, Shehu Yohanna, made the appeal on Friday at the party’s state headquarters in Yola during the official commencement of its membership registration exercise. …
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested two suspected drug kingpins in Lagos after weeks of intelligence work. Officers seized consignments of cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine in the operations. NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi disclosed this in a Sunday statement. According to him, 64-year-old Victor Nwosa was arrested on September 17 at his Okota …
The Federal Government has asked the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENSASSAN) to suspend its planned nationwide strike over a feud with the Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals. The Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Maigari Dingyadi, made the call in a statement on Sunday, September 28. According to Dingyadi, the ministry …
Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, has called for urgent military deployment to Kirawa and surrounding communities in Borno State following renewed Boko Haram attacks. His appeal came after insurgents ambushed motorists along the Kirawa–Pulka road on Friday around 3:00 p.m., killing a member of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) and injuring several …
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals said it has resumed the sale of premium motor spirit (PMS), otherwise known as petrol in naira to oil marketers. The resumption takes immediate effect, the company announced in a statement on Saturday, September 27. "Dear valued customer, following the intervention of the Naira for Crude Technical Committee chairman, …
